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MBA
HANDBOOK 2015
MBA RANKED NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC- The Economist
ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLSUQ Business School is part of The University of Queensland,
the largest and oldest university in Queensland and a founding member
of the prestigious Group of Eight - a coalition of Australia’s leading
universities.
UQ Business School is recognised by the world’s pre-eminent ranking bodies as
a leading provider of quality business education. It is renowned for its cutting-
edge research, the quality of its academic staff, the depth of its educational
programs and its close links with industry.
The School has a track record of winning highly competitive Australian Research
Council grants and research that is consistently cited in the world’s top-tier
journals. Its academics are in demand as consultants and have worked on
projects with organisations including Thiess, Laing O’Rourke, CSIRO, Suncorp,
Fairfax, Rio Tinto and Telecom NZ.
More than 100 full-time academic staff (over 95 per cent of whom hold PhDs)
enable the School to offer coursework programs across the business disciplines
and supervise a diverse range of research higher degree topics.
HANDBOOK 2015MBA
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REASONS TO CHOOSE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR YOUR MBA
� UQ Business School was the first in Australia to meet
the standards of the world’s two most influential
accrediting bodies - the US-based AACSB International
and Europe’s EQUIS
� Our research was classed as ‘well above world
standard’ in the fields of business & management,
banking, finance & investment, and information systems
in the Australian Government’s 2012 ERA assessment
� ...and we were the only university in the country to
receive the top score across these three groups
� In the same assessment, our research was classed
as ‘above world standard’ in accounting, auditing &
accountability, and marketing
� We are ranked in the top three Australian business
schools consistently across the AIS suite of journal
ranks for 2008-2012
� ...and are the leading Australian business school in the
AIS “Basket of 2” (MISQ, ISR)
� Four UQ Business School academics have been
awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to
Student Learning
� ...and another was named as one of the world’s top five
innovation bloggers by Innovation Excellence website
� The School’s highly successful Social Economic
Engagement Program (SEEP) was developed especially
for our MBA students and offers them the chance to put
what they have learned into practice while working with
community organisations
� Our MBA program has been ranked 14th in the world
by The Economist, identifying it as the leading MBA
outside of Europe and North America for the second
year running
� It has also been named number one in Australia by the
Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA survey
� …and has received a five star rating by Australia’s most
influential rating body, the GMAA, for nine years in a row
� Leadership is a key focus on our MBA program and
our Leadership Capability Framework provides visible
evidence of your progress
� We are the only business school in Australasia to be
selected as a partner for the Wharton Global Consulting
Practicum, which gives MBA students the opportunity to
collaborate with the world-renowned Wharton School on
an international consultancy project
MBA HANDBOOK 2015 | UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL | 3
Justin spent 13 years as a manager with a consumer
products company working in locations around the world
before he decided to refocus his career. He resigned from
his role, returned to Australia and took a year out to do the
Accelerated MBA. He is now head of supply chain for the
energy business QGC.
‘I thought the MBA was a really good way of using my experience and re-bundling it into another qualification. I think that’s the real proposition of the MBA. It enables people with a lot of industry experience to make sense of that experience and put it in the context of the theory.
‘The MBA has helped me to think holistically. Having done engineering and worked my way through the industry, I had a general idea about most business disciplines, but now I see the bigger picture.
‘Taking time out is expensive but you can complete it in a year. I wasn’t sure what would happen afterwards but, through the MBA, I took advantage of the network opportunities and met someone from QGC. After my first year with the company it turned out that they needed supply chain expertise and that was my background. The next thing I knew, I was running it for them.’
Sally joined NAB as a graduate in 2001, and while working
as a Bank Manager she realised that she was also
interested in the strategic leadership of the business. She
wanted to take her career in a new direction.
Sally saw the MBA as a way to broaden her management
skills and the part-time option allowed her to fit her studies
around her work and personal commitments. Sally is now
working in a strategic HR role.
‘I completed the course over a five-year period – it was very flexible. I was able to complete some subjects over weekends instead of weekday evening classes, which was useful as I was travelling a lot for work at the time. I found the weekend classes had a very different vibe – they were people with more life experience.
‘Studying for a UQ Business School MBA was a completely different experience to doing my undergraduate degree - which was much more theoretical. The MBA was an evolutionary process with practical applications.
‘As well as great teachers and cutting-edge research, the quality of the students was amazing. The other students showed how the theories applied in their real life situations. It was a great collective experience.’
SALLY BLEDSOE PEOPLE PARTNER NORTH, NAB
JUSTIN GOLDING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, QGC
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EMILY TRUSLER THE ENGINEER
SAM ZAMMITTHE SOLDIER
STEPHANIE TAYLOR THE POLICE COMMANDER
TIM USASZ THE RUGBY PLAYER
FROM THE CLASS
OF 2013...
After graduating as a mechanical
engineer, Emily spent six years
with a global engineering
company where she worked on
major infrastructure and mining
projects throughout Australia.
However, she wanted to use
her project and operations
experience in a consulting
environment to advise
companies on investment
strategy and project delivery.
Emily has since joined Ernst
& Young as a manager in the
Infrastructure Advisory team.
‘In today’s rapidly changing market, it is essential for leaders to adapt and be flexible in the face of ambiguity. The UQ Business School MBA program provided me with the skills I needed to deal with these global issues and leverage the experiential learning that took place through the Wharton GCP and SEEP opportunities.’
Sam joined the army in 2002
and trained as an officer at ADFA
and the Royal Military College
- Duntroon. He completed
operational postings with the
Royal Australian Regiment and
a staff appointment at the 13th
Brigade headquarters in Western
Australia. During his 11 years in
the military, he has led soldiers in
Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor.
‘The MBA course helped me to turn what I had already learnt from the army into a commercially applicable skillset and developed my financial analysis and management understanding – and all with the support of an extremely strong cohort, many of whom I consider to be lifelong friends.’
During her 22-year career in
the Australian Federal Police,
Stephanie reached the rank
of Detective Commander,
led international teams
investigating online child abuse,
worked in national security,
held a diplomatic post with
the Australian Embassy in
Washington and represented the
country in numerous high-level
forums.
After deciding to change
industry, she wanted to ensure
that she was up-to-date
with contemporary business
practice. She is now a risk and
governance advisor with the
energy business QGC.
‘The MBA has challenged my thinking about business problems. Through participation in the Wharton GCP and numerous SEEP projects, I have gained a greater understanding of the critical demands on businesses including demonstrating effective leadership and corporate responsibility in tightening fiscal environments.’
After starting his career in
accounting and corporate
finance, Tim spent five years as a
professional rugby union player.
He represented the USA national
team for three years and took
part in the 2011 Rugby World
Cup, captaining the team against
the Wallabies.
After retiring from rugby, he
undertook an Accelerated
MBA to help him make best
use of the financial analysis
and interpersonal skills he
had acquired. He has since
been working as a consultant,
exploring opportunities in the
banking industry.
‘The MBA has given me the knowledge and confidence to critically evaluate and solve a diverse range of business issues in different industries.’
MBA HANDBOOK 2015 | UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL | 5
WHAT IS AN MBA?
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a
masters-level general business degree designed
to equip graduates with sophisticated skills and
knowledge across the business disciplines. It is by
nature and tradition a generalist degree.
If you prefer to pursue a specialist postgraduate degree,
UQ Business School also offers the following postgraduate
business degrees:
� Master of Business
� Master of Commerce
� Master of Project Management
� Master of Property Studies
� Master of Technology and Innovation Management
WHO SHOULD DO AN MBA?
Students in the MBA program typically have an undergraduate
degree and several years of work experience before undertaking
the MBA.
They see the MBA as the ideal vehicle to equip them to
move ahead in their careers, confidently establish their own
businesses, or facilitate a transition to a different organisation,
industry or profession.
HOW DO YOU ASSESS THE QUALITY OF MBA COURSES?
There are a variety of independent bodies which provide
accreditation and ratings.
AACSB International is the leading US accrediting body for
business schools, while EQUIS is Europe’s most prestigious
accreditation. UQ Business School was the first in Australia to
earn both of these accreditations.
The GMAA, Australia’s most influential rating body, assesses the
quality of programs each year. The UQ Business School MBA has
been awarded five stars, the highest possible rating, for nine years
in a row. In 2013 it was also awarded five stars for its corporate
links and academic qualifications.
The MBA was also ranked 14th in the world and number one
outside of Europe and North America by The Economist.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MBA
The AFR BOSS Magazine survey of MBA courses is conducted
every two years by the highly-regarded Financial Review Group.
In 2013 it ranked the UQ Business School MBA number one in
Australia.
The survey also questioned alumni and found that over 90 per cent
of UQ Business School alumni considered the MBA to be value for
money, and 95 per cent felt that it prepared them for a wide range
of economic conditions and put them in a better place than their
co-workers, especially in light of the GFC.
It found that MBA students had gone on to improve their skills in the
areas of leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, problem analysis
and decision making since their graduation.
All MBA programs aim to develop participants’ leadership skills. At UQ Business School, we have developed a unique tool to provide evidence of skills development.
YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
Your leadership journey starts the minute you enter your first class,
Management Frameworks. In this course, you will use our unique
Leadership Capability Framework to assess your current level of
skill across key leadership dimensions. You will also undertake the
Intelligent Career Card Sort™ exercise - developed by Associate
Professor Polly Parker - as well as using a number of other tools to
help you with self-assessment.
The course is also designed to provide a structured way to identify
the things that really drive you professionally and personally, and
you may be surprised where that thinking process takes you.
By reviewing the changes during the MBA, graduates are able
to structure their ongoing leadership development activities. The
Leadership Capability Framework is also available to graduates of
the program.
The UQ Business School MBA program has a number of key
features that help to set it apart and provide added value to
students.
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LEADERSHIP
UQ Business School provides visible evidence of skills
development using our unique Leadership Capability
Framework developed in-house specifically for the MBA
program.
RELEVANCE
At UQ Business School we believe that teaching, research
and consulting are all crucial in creating a learning
environment that creates the maximum benefit for our
students. Our academics are in demand as consultants to
business, industry and government and are as comfortable in
the contemporary business environment as they are in
the classroom.
UQ Business School is well known nationally and
internationally for its outstanding applied research and strong
links to the business community. Working with industry
ensures that our degrees meet industry needs and our
services add real value to business.
REPUTATION
Ratings and accreditation bodies agree that UQ Business
School is one of the best in the world. We were the first to
gain EQUIS and AACSB accreditation, which represents
a strong vote of confidence by the world’s most influential
accreditation bodies. Our MBA is also considered the top
MBA program in Australia by The Economist and AFR BOSS
magazine.
FLEXIBILITY
We have three different options for the MBA so you can
choose the model that best suits your lifestyle and work
commitments. There are two structured options - the
Accelerated MBA takes just 12 months full-time, while the
Streamlined MBA can be completed in 24 months, alongside
your job.
These structured approaches allow students to develop the
enduring personal and professional relationships that are
so much a part of the appeal of the MBA. We also offer a
Flexible, part-time option that gives you as much time as you
need to complete your MBA - up to a maximum of seven
years.
WHY QUALITY COUNTS
As the number of institutions offering MBAs has grown, employers have learned to discriminate on the basis of quality. So it is reassuring to know that by choosing UQ Business School you will be joining an MBA program that is ranked number 14 in the world and the top MBA program in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
What’s more, you can be sure that everything you learn on the MBA program will be highly relevant. The combination of quality teaching, consulting and research helps us to stay in tune with the business agenda and to create a vibrant culture that brings out the best in students.
However, the MBA program is not just about classroom learning. We will help you to develop your leadership skills and provide opportunities to put your new knowledge into practice - for example by taking part in an international consultancy project through the Wharton Global Consulting Practicum (GCP), working with community organisations through the Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP) or travelling to business markets in Asia, Africa and South America as part of the International Immersion program.
As the MBA is just the start of the journey, we also offer networking opportunities to allow you to develop new contacts and extensive careers support to help you on the way.
I look forward to working with you.
DR SARAH KELLY MBA Program Director
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA?
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The Wharton Global Consulting Practicum (GCP)
is a once in a lifetime chance for MBA students to
develop their business skills by collaborating with the
world-renowned Wharton School on an international
consultancy project.
The program brings together selected MBA students from both
Wharton and UQ Business School to develop a US market-entry
or expansion strategy for a paying Australasian company, which in
the past have included UNIT, Lorna Jane, OneSteel, GroundProbe
and WAITOC. It culminates in a week-long practicum hosted by
The Wharton School in Philadelphia.
Established in 1881, The Wharton School was the first ever
collegiate business school. It is recognised as one of the top three
in the world and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. The
Wharton GCP was started in 1978 as a program for Wharton
MBA students and is now offered by leading business schools
in each region of the world. UQ Business School is Wharton’s
exclusive GCP partner in Australasia.
“The Wharton GCP was a unique and rewarding opportunity, enabling us to apply the theoretical models we had learnt in class to a real-life client project. This experience accelerated the development of my business and consulting skills.”
AMANDA KILMISTER Consultant, EY
BUILDING INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Students worked with UNIT, an action and streetwear retail brand,
designing high-quality gear for the surf, skate and motorcross market.
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� Facilitating expansion via an organisational restructure of Lily
House, who provide accommodation and training for young
women in crisis
UQ Business School also continues to work on projects with the
Yalari Horizons Leadership Camp. These bring Indigenous high
school students together with celebrities and business leaders
to share success stories and inspire them to aim high. Another
initiative includes the mentoring of first year tertiary students by
the MBA cohort, assisting with their transition from high school to
tertiary study.
Today’s business leaders have to take into account a broader
range of issues than ever before, including their responsibility to
stakeholders and society at large.
Therefore effective business leadership increasingly requires the
ability to exercise leadership in the wider community.
UQ Business School offers MBA students the opportunity
to work with community organisations through the Social
Economic Engagement Program (SEEP), where they can apply
their classroom learning while gaining practical experience. It is
also an opportunity for students to give something back to the
community, and find out about the challenges facing the not-for-
profit sector. Projects have included:
� Developing a marketing plan in partnership with the Edmund
Rice Foundation for Timor Coffee, a critical Coffee Microfinance
Program in East Timor
� Developing systems to increase YMCA warehouse operational
efficiencies for the Y-Care Breakfast Program, a training
initiative which assists disadvantaged people across
Queensland
� Creating a sustainable corporate funding and employee
engagement model for GIVIT, an online charity that matches
people who have goods to donate with charities that need
them
� Developing a business plan for Mummy’s Wish, an organisation
which aims to minimise the negative impact on families when a
Mother has cancer
LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY
The Edmund Rice Foundation is a non-government organisation which
supports sustainable development projects in developing countries.
Singer Christine Anu participates in the Yalari Horizons Leadership Camp
Helping mums with cancer
quality giving network
MBA HANDBOOK 2015 | UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL | 9
DEVELOPING GLOBAL INSIGHT
Students gain a new perspective on international business by
taking part in an MBA Immersion Tour. These optional tours
provide a unique business and cultural experience and will give
you a depth of insight that cannot be matched in the classroom.
You will have the opportunity to:
� meet local representatives from industry, government and the
non-for-profit sector
� learn about the country’s economy and what is driving growth
� understand the political system and its impact on business
� appreciate the culture, attitudes and social trends
� develop your own networks within the country and identify
study and career opportunities
Delegates on the 2013 inaugural Immersion Tour to India took
part in an industry panel at the High Commission in Delhi, met
businesses from a wide range of sectors, attended lectures at
the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad and worked with a
microfinance charity in the slums.
They rated the tour 7 out of 7 in terms of the overall experience
and found that their perspectives in relation to India and emerging
economies had been transformed as a result of the immersion.
The immersion tour is open to full-time and part-time MBA
students and feature a variety of immersions to different countries
each year. In 2014, two cohorts of students and faculty will visit
China and Vietnam as part of the immersion program, and more
immersions to emerging economies are planned, including India,
Africa, South America and Indonesia.
The immersion program is an extra-curricular offering designed
to broaden students’ global business experience and translate
classroom learning into practice. Students elect to participate in
the immersion and pay an additional fee for participation.
‘India will forever leave an imprint on our minds. The hope and optimism of its people, offered inspiring lessons for us all.’
MOHIT RAO MBA Graduate 2013
‘Immersion allows students to develop a truly global perspective. First-hand experience is more engaging and memorable and provides a depth of insight that cannot be matched in class. Many students have told us that their perspective on the country has altered and that they could better distil some of the theory they studied in the applied context. The immersion program has also helped to strengthen UQ Business School’s international connections and has been beneficial for students to develop their own networks and identify study and career opportunities.’
DR SARAH KELLY
MBA Program Director
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The MBA Awards Evening is to recognise and celebrate the
achievements of our top graduating MBA students each year
and to bring their talents and skills to the attention of potential
employers. Established in 2005, the awards are presented at
a gala dinner at UQ’s historic Customs House in Brisbane. The
December event has become a signature event of the program
and a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our
students.
The awards are presented annually to students who have
graduated in semester one or who are eligible to graduate in
semester two.
The awards are as follows:
� Top MBA Award for Overall Excellence
� Director’s Award for Leadership
� Service to the Community Award
� Academic Excellence
� The Dr Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Morgans Ltd Prize in
MBA Accounting and Finance
THE 2013 MBA AWARDS WINNERS
THE DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP
Chris Henderson
Presented by Dr Sarah Kelly
DR MARGARET MITTELHEUSER AM AND MORGANS FINANCIAL LIMITED PRIZE IN MBA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Mark D’Arcy
Presented by Gabrielle Chisholm and Cathryn Mittelheuser
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD
Stephanie Taylor
Presented by Anthony Ryan
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Mathew Tibbett, Amanda Kilmister & Justin James
Presented by Professor Andrew Griffiths
TOP MBA AWARD
Nadene Lee
Presented by Professor Iain Watson
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The Career and Recruitment Centre is designed to motivate and guide you towards achieving your personal career aspirations.
Recognising the diversity of our student body, the Centre provides
a service customised to suit your individual circumstances by
providing access to a variety of tools and personalised services.
A Careers Services Manager works with MBA students to help
find the right job for you on completion of your course and will
continue to work with you after you graduate.
We can help you:
� Clarify your personal goals and objectives
� Explore and evaluate career options
� Develop a personal career strategy and action plan
� Expand your networking contacts
� Gain access to business leaders and potential employers
� Manage your job search effectively
� Market and promote yourself to targeted employers
� Perfect your curriculum vitae and hone your job
interview skills
THE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL CAREERS DIFFERENCE
The Careers and Recruitment Centre is totally integrated into
the structure of the MBA. Your first course - Management
Frameworks (MGTS7801) - is your launch pad. With its focus
on career management, the course introduces an online career
exploration developed by career expert, Associate Professor Polly
Parker.
The Intelligent Career Card Sort™ takes a fresh approach -
helping you gain the self knowledge that is critical to finding a
career that will reward and challenge you.
Both the Intelligent Career Card Sort™ and the UQ Business
School Leadership Capability Framework - developed for the
MBA program - will help you take stock of your current skills and
abilities.
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FLEXIBLE MBA OPTIONS
UQ Business School has designed an MBA program that is
highly flexible while also acknowledging the importance of what
we call the cohort effect. Put simply, the cohort effect is the
extra value that is generated when students can clearly identify
their classmates and share sufficient class and study time
with them to develop the lasting relationships that are such a
valuable part of any MBA experience.
YOU CAN APPROACH STUDY IN 1 OF 3 WAYS
Accelerated program
The accelerated program can be completed in 12 months
and is taught in intensive blocks between early January and
November.
Streamlined program*
The streamlined program can be completed in 24 months
alongside your job and is structured to include some evening
classes, some weekend intensive classes and some one-week
intensive mode offerings.
Flexible program*
If your work/personal commitments are such that you expect
to need more than two years to complete, you can structure
your program to suit your needs by choosing to study in the
evenings, by taking weekend intensive courses or by taking
one-week intensive mode offerings.
* Students in the Streamlined and Flexible programs have the option of
also completing up to two approved courses in the one-week intensive
mode delivered by UQ Business School Executive Education.
WHO YOU’LL MEET
Among the benefits of undertaking an MBA, one of the most
significant is the people you will meet. You will get to know your
peers and build lifelong personal and professional relationships.
You will get to know your lecturers - all of whom are highly
regarded and widely published in their fields of expertise and
who are also sought-after consultants to business, industry,
government and the professions.
You will also meet guest speakers, including business leaders
and our own Industry Fellows and Adjunct Professors. With
students drawn from a wide range of industries, you can
be sure of interesting, informative and diverse classroom
discussion. Because the UQ Business School MBA is only
open to students with meaningful work experience, good
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores for
overseas students and excellent English, everyone is able to
contribute at a similar level.
ALUMNI SERVICESOne of the most significant benefits of studying at UQ Business
School is getting to know your peers and building lifelong
personal and professional relationships.
With over 35,000 alumni globally, UQ Business School
Alumni Services provides access to a global network offering
opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career
enhancement.
Alumni Services brings together graduates of management,
commerce and business from undergraduate, postgraduate
and research programs and offers a range of services and
development opportunities to alumni. It offers guest lecturing,
mentoring and seminar opportunities and is interested in
hearing about the careers and life experiences of its alumni.
Alumni can also connect to the online communities on
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and keep up-to-date
with activities through the alumni e-newsletters.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Business School Postgraduate Association (BSPA) is the
official social and industry network for all postgraduate students
at UQ Business School.
The BSPA organises industry speaker events, professional
development workshops and networking opportunities
throughout the year for the ongoing professional and personal
development of its members. It also provides a point of contact
with other postgraduate students.
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Available to domestic and international students.
Duration
1 year full-time. One intake per year, in January.
Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate)
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered
for entry into the MBA program:
a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
(ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from
UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and
b. have completed at least four years full-time work experience
post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-
time work experience gained while working in a dedicated
supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive
Dean; and
c. international applicants must achieve at least 6.5 overall
with no subscore less than 6.0 in the IELTS test (or equivalent
test)*; and
d. international applicants must complete the graduate manage-
ment admission test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550*;
and
e. applicants may be required to attend an interview.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in
basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics
and statistics before enrolment is approved.
* Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/ or GMAT test if
their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the
language of instruction.
Can I apply if I don’t have a previous degree?
Students without the equivalent of an Australian Bachelors
degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business
Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant
work experience with at least three of those years at supervisory/
management level (as approved by the Executive Dean).
Upon successful completion of the first four MBA courses and
meeting the GPA entry requirements, students articulate into
the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. Successful
completion of the next four MBA courses and meeting the GPA
entry requirements allows for entry into the MBA program to
complete the final four courses.
How to apply - domestic applicants
To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit
their application online via the website:
www.business.uq.edu.au/applyMBA
All required supporting documentation must be uploaded
with your online application (please see the list of required
documentation).
This online application process should also be used by applicants
who are permanent residents or holders of humanitarian visas.
For further information, domestic students should contact:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected] +61 7 3346 8100
How to apply - international applicants
To apply for the MBA, international students are required to submit
a hard copy application to the International Admissions Office. The
application form for international students can be found at the back
of this handbook. It is entitled ‘International Student Application
for Graduate Coursework Studies’ or it may be downloaded from
the website: www.uq.edu.au/study/forms/international/InternatGradCourseworkAppForm.pdf
More information about UQ for international students, including the
study environment, links to estimated living costs, refund policies,
support services, information for students with families, and your
legal rights as an international student can be found at:
www.uq.edu.au/international-students
Completed international application forms should be forwarded to:
International Admissions Section J.D. Story Building The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072
Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check
to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your
application.
Required documentation
The following supporting documentation is required for all
applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required
documentation when you submit your application.
1. Official transcripts of previous studies.
2. Evidence of work experience including details of management
experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV
includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities
you undertake on a daily basis.
3. Two written references that are work related. Your referees need
to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial
duties you currently perform. They should verify details including
but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client
accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you
have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations
for which you are directly responsible.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ACCELERATED
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MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (12 MONTH) MBA ACCELERATED
UQ Business School is offering a number of 25% tuition-fee
waiver scholarships to outstanding domestic and international
students commencing the full-time (12 month) accelerated MBA
program in January of each year.
The scholarship is available to students who undertake their MBA
studies equivalent to full-time study as defined by UQ Business
School. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive
process.
What is the scholarship?
The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive
a 25% discount on their course tuition fees for the minimum
number of units required to complete the full-time (12 month) MBA
program unless otherwise stated.
International students may also be eligible for an additional
reimbursement of up to AUD$3,000 to cover travel expenses.
How to apply
Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to
apply for the scholarship:
1. Have already submitted an application for entry into the
full-time (12 month) MBA program and be eligible to receive
an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission*. That is, you must have
met the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the full-time
(12 month) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language
proficiency, and work experience); and
2. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words
(use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your
application. This statement should:
a. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at
UQ Business School; and
b. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow
MBA students; and
c. outline your long-term career goals; and
d. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community
involvement; and
e. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and
3. Supply two written references as follows:
a. a professional reference from a current or former
(recent) supervisor or manager; and
b. a character reference; and
4. Attend an interview - in Australia or via video-conference/
skype/phone interview. Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted to arrange a suitable time; and
5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as
defined by UQ Business School.
* Applications for admission to the full-time (12 month) MBA program
should be submitted separately to your scholarship application
Submitting an application
Scholarship applications are to be received by 30 November in
the year prior to commencement of the full-time (12 month) MBA
program with a covering letter addressed to the MBA Director,
and submitted to:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected]
Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of the
scholarship selection process as soon as possible.
MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP
Domestic students who undertake the accelerated program
whose employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for
the MBA corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further
details.
NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the
MBA Director whose decision is final.
Further details are located at:
www.business.uq.edu.au/scholarships
4. Evidence of residency status.
5. Evidence of compliance with English language requirements.
6. For international students GMAT results.
7. Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or
GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution
where English was not the language of instruction.
Due dates
� Semester 1 intake (January) for domestic applications close
30 November in the year prior to commencement of the
MBA program.
� Semester 1 intake (January) for international applications close
31 October in the year prior to commencement of the
MBA program.
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Credit & exemption
Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study
may be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details
and how to apply, please refer to page 22.
MBA program structure
For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course
enrolment, please refer to page 20.
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Available to domestic students only.
Duration
24 months. Two intakes per year: February and July.
Students completing the streamlined 24 month option may be
required to attend one MBA course in a one week intensive
mode, run Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. Full attendance is
compulsory.
Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate)
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered
for entry into the MBA program:
a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
(ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from
UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and
b. have completed at least four years full-time work experience
post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-
time work experience gained while working in a dedicated
supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive
Dean; and
c. applicants may be required to attend an interview.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic
computing, written communication, and basic mathematics and
statistics before enrolment is approved.
Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT
test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English
was not the language of instruction.
Can I apply if I don’t have a previous degree?
Students without the equivalent of an Australian Bachelors
degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business
Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant
work experience, with at least three of those years at supervisory/
management level (as approved by the Executive Dean).
Upon successful completion of the first four MBA courses and
meeting the GPA entry requirements, students articulate into
the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. Successful
completion of the next four MBA courses and meeting the GPA entry
requirements allows for entry into the MBA program to complete the
final four courses.
How to apply - domestic applicants
To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit their
application online via the website:
www.business.uq.edu.au/applyMBA
All required supporting documentation must be uploaded with your
online application (please see the list of required documentation).
This online application process should also be used by applicants
who are permanent residents or holders of humanitarian visas.
For further information, domestic students should contact:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected] +61 7 3346 8100
Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check
to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your
application.
Required documentation
The following supporting documentation is required for all
applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required
documentation when you submit your application.
1. Official transcripts of previous studies.
2. Evidence of work experience including details of management
experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV
includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities
you undertake on a daily basis.
3. Two written references that are work related. Your referees need
to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial
duties you currently perform. They should verify details including
but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client
accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you
have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations
for which you are directly responsible.
4. Evidence of residency status.
5. Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or
GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution
where English was not the language of instruction.
Due dates
� Semester 1 intake (February) applications close 30 November in
the year prior to commencement of the MBA program.
� Semester 2 intake (July) applications close 31 May of the year of
commencement in the MBA program.
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Credit & exemption
Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may
be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details and how
to apply, please refer to page 22.
MBA program structure
For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course
enrolment, please refer to page 20.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) STREAMLINED
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MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (24 MONTH) MBA STREAMLINED - COMPLETION INCENTIVE
UQ Business School is offering a fee waiver incentive to domestic
students who complete the MBA program in 24 months as
defined by UQ Business School.
What is the completion incentive?
The completion incentive will entitle the successful applicants
to receive a 100% tuition fee re-imbursement for two (2) MBA
courses (excluding courses completed either cross institutionally
or through Executive Education) after the successful completion
of the MBA program in 24 months. The MBA program must be
completed in 24 months.
The completion incentive is awarded through a competitive
process. Applicants must meet each of the following criteria in
order to be eligible to apply for the completion incentive:
1. Be a domestic student; and
2. Successfully complete the MBA program in 24 months; and
3. NOT have received any credit into the MBA program for
previous studies; and
4. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as
defined by UQ Business School.
How to apply
Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to
apply for the completion incentive:
5. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words
(use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your
application. This statement should:
a. describe what value you think you brought to your fellow
MBA students; and
b. outline your long-term career goals; and
c. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community
involvement; and
d. outline how you added value to the MBA program; and
6. Supply two written references as follows:
a. one professional reference from a current or former
(recent) supervisor or manager; and
b. one character reference.
Submitting an application
Completion incentive applications are to be received within five business days after your MBA graduation ceremony
and submitted to:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected]
Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of the
completion incentive selection process as soon as possible.
MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP
Domestic students who undertake the streamlined program
whose employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for
the MBA corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further
details.
NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA
Director whose decision is final.
Further details are located at:
www.business.uq.edu.au/scholarships
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Available to domestic students only.
Duration
Maximum completion duration for this program is 7 years.
Two intakes per year: February and July.
Students completing the flexible part-time program may be
required to attend one MBA course in a one week intensive
mode, run Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. Full attendance is
compulsory.
Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate)
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered
for entry into the MBA program:
a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
(ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from
UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and
b. have completed at least four years full-time work experi-
ence post-graduation including at least two of the four years
full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated
supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive
Dean; and
c. applicants may be required to attend an interview.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in
basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics
and statistics before enrolment is approved.
Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT
test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English
was not the language of instruction.
Can I apply if I don’t have a previous degree?
Students without the equivalent of an Australian Bachelors
degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business
Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant
work experience with at least three of those years at supervisory/
management level (as approved by the Executive Dean).
Upon successful completion of the first four MBA courses and
meeting the GPA entry requirements, students articulate into
the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. Successful
completion of the next four MBA courses and meeting the GPA
entry requirements allows for entry into the MBA program to
complete the final four courses.
How to apply - domestic applicants
To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit
their application online via the website:
www.business.uq.edu.au/applyMBA
All required supporting documentation must be uploaded
with your online application (please see the list of required
documentation).
This online application process should also be used by applicants
who are permanent residents or holders of humanitarian visas.
For further information, domestic students should contact:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected] +61 7 3346 8100
Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check
to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your
application.
Required documentation
The following supporting documentation is required for all
applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required
documentation when you submit your application.
1. Official transcripts of previous studies.
2. Evidence of work experience including details of management
experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV
includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities
you undertake on a daily basis.
3. Two written references that are work related. Your referees
need to substantiate the nature of your work and the
managerial duties you currently perform. They should
verify details including but not limited to: managing a
team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial
components of any major projects you have been directly
responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are
directly responsible.
4. Evidence of residency status.
5. Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or
GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution
where English was not the language of instruction.
Due dates
� Semester 1 intake (February) applications close 30 November
in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program.
� Semester 2 intake (July) applications close 31 May of the year
of commencement in the MBA program.
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Credit & exemption
Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study
may be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details
and how to apply, please refer to page 20.
MBA program structure
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) FLEXIBLE
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For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course
enrolment, please refer to page 20.
MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (24 MONTH) MBA STREAMLINED - COMPLETION INCENTIVE
UQ Business School is offering a fee waiver incentive to domestic
students who complete the MBA program in 24 months as
defined by UQ Business School.
Domestic students who commence in the flexible program and
MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP
Accelerated, Streamlined & Flexible domestic students (Australia ONLY)
UQ Business School is offering a number of 50% tuition fee
waiver corporate scholarships to employers who enrol more than
one staff member as a domestic student (must be Australian
citizens or Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program in
the same academic calendar year. The corporate scholarship is
available to employers who are paying the full tuition fee for their
staff to enrol as domestic students (must be Australian citizens or
Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program.
What is the corporate scholarship?
The corporate scholarship will entitle the employer to receive a
50% discount on their staff members’ course tuition fees for the
minimum number of units required to complete the MBA program
unless otherwise stated. The staff members must commence and
be enrolled as domestic students (must be Australian citizens or
Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program in the same
academic calendar year.
How to apply
Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to
apply for the corporate scholarship:
1. Have already submitted an application for entry into the MBA
program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for
admission*. That is, you must have met the standard entry
criteria for acceptance into the MBA Program (including work
experience); and
2. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words
(use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your
application. This statement should:
a. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at
UQ Business School; and
b. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow
MBA students; and
c. outline your long-term career goals; and
d. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community
involvement; and
e. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and
3. Supply two written references as follows:
a. a professional reference from a current or former (recent)
supervisor or manager; and
b. a character reference; and
4. Attend an interview - in Australia or via video-conference/
skype/phone interview. Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted to arrange a suitable time; and
5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as
defined by UQ Business School.
* Applications for admission to the MBA program should be submitted
separately to your corporate scholarship application.
Submitting an application
Corporate scholarship applications are to be received by:
� Semester 1 intake applications close 30 November in the year
prior to commencement of the MBA program
� Semester 2 intake applications close 31 May in the year of
commencement of the MBA program
Covering emails are to be addressed to the MBA Director and
submitted to:
MBA Student Liaison Officer [email protected]
Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of the
corporate scholarship selection process as soon as possible.
NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA
Director whose decision is final.
Further details are located at:
www.business.uq.edu.au/scholarships
subsequently change to the streamlined may be eligible for the MBA
streamlined - completion incentive if they meet the specified criteria
upon graduation (ie. still complete the MBA program within 24
months). Please refer to page 17 for further details.
MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP
Domestic students who undertake the flexible program whose
employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for the MBA
corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further details.
MBA HANDBOOK 2015 | UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL | 19
ACCELERATED
The academic component of the MBA is structured so that a foundation course is followed by five pairs of courses delivered in intensive
6 week teaching blocks and culminates in a residential capstone course.
STREAMLINED & FLEXIBLE
The Streamlined 24 month and Flexible part-time options include
evening classes, some weekend intensive classes and one-week
intensive mode offerings. Program structures vary depending on
semester of commencement.
If you have chosen the Streamlined program, you will need
to study an average of three courses each semester over the
24 months (excluding the winter and summer semesters). We
recommend that you choose a combination of weeknight and
weekend courses each semester, and if you wish to spread out
your workload you may include one or two winter and summer
courses along the way.
The Flexible program will enable you to study as few as one
course per semester. You will have up to seven years from your
semester of commencement to complete the MBA program.
You are able to take any offering of a course that suits your
schedule, e.g. intensive or internal (which means weeknight) or
weekend. All we ask is that you take careful note of the key dates
attached to the different offerings when you enrol via mySI-net, as
not all course offerings are taught in the “normal” semester times.
To avoid any unnecessary academic penalty or financial liability
being applied to your record please review the myAdvisor website
in relation to census dates -
www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/census-date
All students completing the MBA program should adhere to the
following guidelines for enrolment in:
a. MGTS7801 Management Frameworks in your first year of
study; and
b. ACCT7804 Accounting & Business Analysis and ECON7012
Business Economics BEFORE attempting FINM7805 Financial
Management; and
c. MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis in your final year of
study.
MBA PROGRAM STRUCTURES
MGTS7803
Integrated
Strategic
AnalysisECON7012
Business
Economics
ACCT7804
Accounting &
Business
Analysis
FINM7805
Financial
Management
MGTS7806
Marketing
Management
MGTS7808
Information
Technology for
Business Value
MGTS7802
International
Management
MGTS7807
Operations
Design
TIMS7811
Innovation
Leadership
MGTS7809
Strategic Human
Resources
ManagementMGTS7801
Management
FrameworksMGTS7810
Leading People
& Teams
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ACCT7804 Accounting & Business Analysis
Accounting involves compiling and interpreting financial information
about an enterprise and its activities as a basis for making and
evaluating economic decisions about the deployment of resources.
A basic knowledge of accounting is important for anyone
involved in modern enterprises, whether they are profit-oriented,
government, or non-profit entities.
The aim of the course is to provide a broad understanding of the
accounting discipline to enable students to comprehend, evaluate,
interpret, question, and intelligently discuss accounting information;
and understand the uses, limitations, complexities and evolving
nature of accounting.
ECON7012 Business Economics
This course focuses on how consumption, investment, production
and supply chain choices are made in the face of problems of
information and knowledge. These choices need to be coordinated
to avoid wasted opportunities, even more so when individuals,
firms, or entire economies choose to specialise.
Adjustments in relative prices and the incentives provided by profits
and losses play major coordinating roles. Coordination is also
assisted by planning and social institutions. Even so, coordination
failures can still occur, leading to major slumps in employment and
international trade. Economics can help to assess when these
problems are likely and how they may be dealt with.
FINM7805 Financial Management
This course provides students with a range of tools required for
corporate financial decision-making and personal investing. The
course also develops a framework for corporate decision-making
centred on the concept of shareholder value.
Topics include: financial mathematics; short-term financial
management; the use and valuation of debt and equity securities;
project evaluation with an emphasis on the discounted cash flow
techniques of net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return
(IRR); individual investing; portfolio theory and diversification; the
weighted-average cost of capital (WACC); risk; and the capital
asset pricing model (CAPM).
MGTS7801 Management Frameworks
This foundation course introduces students to the MBA and
provides specific areas of foundational knowledge and skills to
build on throughout the degree program. These areas include
frameworks for understanding organisations and leadership, as well
as individual management and leadership abilities.
Building capability begins with a thorough self-assessment, gap
analysis, and subsequent identification of professional goals that
can be achieved throughout, and beyond completion of
the program.
MGTS7802 International Management
International Management provides an understanding of how the
economic, geopolitical and cultural dimensions of the international
business environment shape international business investment
trade and transacting, and how international firms are managed in
this environment.
Strategies for market positioning of very large firms, and small
and medium firms, in these complex environments, and the firm
structures that emerge to support these strategies, are investigated
alongside new and innovative forms of enterprise to capture
international advantage.
MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis
The final and capstone course, Integrated Strategic Analysis, is
delivered as a one week residential that integrates and extends the
key concepts from the core courses of the MBA program.
This course allows students to analyse, synthesise and present
conclusions and recommendations on a current business case.
MGTS7806 Marketing Management
This course synthesises current perspectives of marketing and
communication theory. Students will be expected to critique
traditional marketing management and communication thinking
within organisations.
This contemporary approach aims to inform management practice
better through a synthesis of the interplay between the disciplines
of communication and marketing. It will prepare students to think
ethically and critically about the communication and relationship
processes that occur in organisations between their internal and
external stakeholders.
MGTS7807 Operations Design
The objective of this course is to develop students’ understanding
of business systems and process design within diverse
organisations and to evaluate how they relate to the organisation’s
corporate objectives, market development, and long-term
sustainability.
Students will gain an understanding of the important theoretical
issues and concepts relating to the design of core business
processes, performance reporting mechanisms and accountability.
MGTS7808 Information Technology for Business Value
How do senior managers use information and communication
technology (ICT) systems and services to enable strategy and get
more business value out of IT? In this course we take the strategic
perspective of the general manager to study how leading firms
leverage their IT investments.
Our focus centres on IT leadership and IT governance rather than
the more ‘technical’ aspects of IT. Therefore an IT background is
not required.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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MGTS7809 Strategic Human Resources Management
This course examines the systems and processes involved in human
resource management with the aim of improving organisational
performance. Building on an appreciation of the environment in which
business operates, the course aims to develop a deep understanding
of such HR practices as recruitment, selection and retention of
staff as value adding activities. Strategies aimed at managing staff
performance and developing staff competence, and the professional
and ethical application of HR practice are explored at the individual
and organisational level.
MGTS7810 Leading People & Teams
This course develops the skills and knowledge required to lead people
and teams effectively in modern organisations. The course specifically
focuses on current theory and applied knowledge in this area, starting
from an initial focus on the role of individual variables (personality,
motivations, perceptions, communication skills, emotional intelligence)
and then moving to the nature of teams (team roles, cohesion, norms,
formation, identity issues) and the interplay between individual and
team factors within organisations. The approach taken also provides
opportunities for students to reflect on their own work experiences
and to improve their current practice.
TIMS7811 Innovation Leadership
Innovation has been described as the fundamental source of
competitive advantage. The purpose of this course is to analyse the
importance and nature of innovation and how managers can lead
innovation for sustainable competitive advantage. The course is
based on robust analytical frameworks and contemporary empirical
evidence on international best practice in innovation leadership.
In the event of any conflict arising from information contained in this
publication, the material approved by The University of Queensland
Senate shall prevail.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED
CREDIT & EXEMPTION
CREDIT
Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study
may be eligible for credit. Credit is granted on the basis of
previous postgraduate study that is deemed to be at least 70%
equivalent to UQ Business School MBA courses.
If granted credit, students will be required to complete fewer units
towards the MBA. Credit is not granted towards postgraduate
study for either work experience or undergraduate study. Students
can be awarded a maximum of up to 50% (6 courses) of their
MBA in credit.
EXEMPTION
Students who have completed courses in undergraduate
programs that are deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ
Business School MBA courses may be granted exemptions
towards the MBA.
Students granted exemptions must replace the exempted course
with another course of the same unit value from courses approved
by the MBA Director. Exemptions do not reduce the number of
units required to complete the program.
How to apply for credit and/or exemptionStudents are required to apply for credit and/or exemptions
by completing the credit/exemption application form which is
available for download on the myAdvisor website at
http://www. uq.edu.au/myadvisor/, or from the Student
Centre, or UQ Business School.
Students are encouraged to apply for credit/exemption at the time
of application for the MBA program.
To facilitate timely processing of credit/exemption requests,
UQ Business School requires the following information from an
applicant:
1. A detailed course outline with the following information:
week-by-week list of topics; texts and other required and/
or recommended readings; assessment criteria; and contact
hours per week.
2. Official academic record or certified copy (please note: copies
of records, either by fax or email, will not be accepted as a
proper record and the application will not be processed).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fees
For information on fees for Australian residents and international
students, visit www.uq.edu.au/study
NOTE: All tuition fees are reviewed on an annual basis and may be
subject to change.
Student loans
Students may apply for a loan at the branch of the Commonwealth
Bank located in the Student Union complex on the St Lucia
campus. For further information, contact the Commonwealth Bank
on: +61 7 3365 1722.
Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP) The Federal government operates a loan scheme for fee paying
postgraduate students (who are either Australian citizens or
holders of permanent humanitarian visas) to encourage lifelong
learning and the upgrading and acquiring of new skills. This
replaces the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS).
For further details go to Information for domestic students at:
www.uq.edu.au/study
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
International Student Application for
Graduate Coursework Studies
Applicant contact details (see note 2)2
Phone: .................................................................................................................Mobile: ........................................................................................................
Email: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Applicant’s permanent address outside Australia:
Number and street: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb/town: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
State: ....................................................................................................................Post/zip code: .......................................................................................
Country: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Applicant’s mailing address (if different from above):
Number and street: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb/town: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
State: ....................................................................................................................Post/zip code: .......................................................................................
Country: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Program of study (see note 3)3
Program commencement: Semester 1 (Jan-Feb) Semester 2 (July) Year: .......................................
1st program code: .................................Program name: ......................................................................................................................Major: ...................................................................................Campus: .............................
2nd program code: ................................Program name: ......................................................................................................................Major: .....................................................................................Campus: .............................
If your first program choice is not available for the semester you have indicated, what would you like to be automatically considered for?
the next available semester for your first program choice or your second program choice
Important information
•PleasereadtheseparatesheetNotes for completing the International Student Application form – Graduate Coursework Studiesandfollowtheinstructions.Thiswillavoidanyunnecessaryprocessingdelays.
•Yourapplicationmustincludeanon-refundablefeeof$100unlessyouareapplyingforaUQscholarship.
•PleaseseeThe Application Processonpage106ofthisprospectusfordetailsonhowtosubmityourapplication.
•DonotusethisformifyouareanAustralian/NewZealandcitizen;anAustralianpermanentresident;anapplicantforStudyAbroad,Exchange,orEnglishstudies;orifyouwishtochangeyourprogramtoanotherprogramatthesamelevel.
•Returnyourcompletedapplicationform,documentationandapplicationfeetoUQ’sInternationalAdmissionsSection(seebelow)ortooneoftheUniversity’sauthorisedrepresentatives(www.uq.edu.au/edureps).
TheManager,InternationalAdmissionsSection,TheUniversityofQueensland,Level2,JDStoryBuilding, Brisbane,Queensland4072,Australia
Webwww.uq.edu.au [email protected] Phone+61733657941 Fax+61733651794
Personal details (see note 1)1
Family name: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Given names: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Order of names: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of birth: ...................................................................................................Gender: ......................................................................................................
Citizenship: .......................................................................................................Country of birth: ...................................................................................
Country of current residence (countrywhere youhavebeenlivingforthepastthreemonths): ........................................................................................................................................................
D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Empl ID: ..........................................................................................
Event ID: .........................................................................................
Agent ID: .........................................................................................
UQ Agent Email: ..........................................................................
...........................................................................................................
Agent use only
A G E N T S TA M P
Scholarship details (if applicable) (see note 4)4
a) Are you applying for a UQ scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship: ..........................................................................................................................................
b) Are you applying for a scholarship from another provider? No Yes Name of scholarship provider: .....................................................................................................................
c) Have you received a scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship provider: .....................................................................................................................
Student ID: .....................................................................................
Priority level: P1 / P
Scholarship: Y / N
Payment method: ........................................................................
AO: ....................................................................................................
UQ office use only
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CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
International Student Application for
Graduate Coursework Studies
Applicant contact details (see note 2)2
Phone: .................................................................................................................Mobile: ........................................................................................................
Email: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Applicant’s permanent address outside Australia:
Number and street: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb/town: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
State: ....................................................................................................................Post/zip code: .......................................................................................
Country: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Applicant’s mailing address (if different from above):
Number and street: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb/town: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
State: ....................................................................................................................Post/zip code: .......................................................................................
Country: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Program of study (see note 3)3
Program commencement: Semester 1 (Jan-Feb) Semester 2 (July) Year: .......................................
1st program code: .................................Program name: ......................................................................................................................Major: ...................................................................................Campus: .............................
2nd program code: ................................Program name: ......................................................................................................................Major: .....................................................................................Campus: .............................
If your first program choice is not available for the semester you have indicated, what would you like to be automatically considered for?
the next available semester for your first program choice or your second program choice
Important information
•PleasereadtheseparatesheetNotes for completing the International Student Application form – Graduate Coursework Studiesandfollowtheinstructions.Thiswillavoidanyunnecessaryprocessingdelays.
•Yourapplicationmustincludeanon-refundablefeeof$100unlessyouareapplyingforaUQscholarship.
•PleaseseeThe Application Processonpage106ofthisprospectusfordetailsonhowtosubmityourapplication.
•DonotusethisformifyouareanAustralian/NewZealandcitizen;anAustralianpermanentresident;anapplicantforStudyAbroad,Exchange,orEnglishstudies;orifyouwishtochangeyourprogramtoanotherprogramatthesamelevel.
•Returnyourcompletedapplicationform,documentationandapplicationfeetoUQ’sInternationalAdmissionsSection(seebelow)ortooneoftheUniversity’sauthorisedrepresentatives(www.uq.edu.au/edureps).
TheManager,InternationalAdmissionsSection,TheUniversityofQueensland,Level2,JDStoryBuilding, Brisbane,Queensland4072,Australia
Webwww.uq.edu.au [email protected] Phone+61733657941 Fax+61733651794
Personal details (see note 1)1
Family name: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Given names: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Order of names: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of birth: ...................................................................................................Gender: ......................................................................................................
Citizenship: .......................................................................................................Country of birth: ...................................................................................
Country of current residence (countrywhere youhavebeenlivingforthepastthreemonths): ........................................................................................................................................................
D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Empl ID: ..........................................................................................
Event ID: .........................................................................................
Agent ID: .........................................................................................
UQ Agent Email: ..........................................................................
...........................................................................................................
Agent use only
A G E N T S TA M P
Scholarship details (if applicable) (see note 4)4
a) Are you applying for a UQ scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship: ..........................................................................................................................................
b) Are you applying for a scholarship from another provider? No Yes Name of scholarship provider: .....................................................................................................................
c) Have you received a scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship provider: .....................................................................................................................
Student ID: .....................................................................................
Priority level: P1 / P
Scholarship: Y / N
Payment method: ........................................................................
AO: ....................................................................................................
UQ office use only
D AT E S TA M P
Overseas Student Health Cover (see note 8)8
ItisaconditionofastudentvisathatyoumaintainOverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC)forthedurationofyourstudiesinAustralia. Onyourbehalf,TheUniversityofQueenslandcanorganiseprogram-lengthcoverwithOSHCWorldcare,itspreferredproviderofOSHC.
Yes, I would like UQ to arrange: Single rate OSHC for myself or Family rate OSHC for myself and my dependant/s
No, I will make my own arrangements for the duration of my studies at UQ
Declaration and signature (see note 10)10
Iagree:•toTheUniversityofQueensland(theUniversity)communicatingwithmeviaelectronicmeans;•topermittheUniversitytoobtainmyacademicresultsfromotherinstitutionsdirectlyorthroughQualsearch;•ifanyinformationprovidedbymeisdiscoveredtobeuntrueormisleadinginanyrespect,IconsenttotheUniversitycollecting,storinganddisclosingthisinformationtoUniversitiesAustralia(UA)andUAmemberinstitutions,theAustralasianConferenceofTertiaryAdmissionCentres(ACTAC)andanyotherrelevantauthority.
Iunderstandthat:•submitteddocumentssupportingthisapplicationbecomethepropertyoftheUniversityandwillnotbereturnedtome;•theUniversitymayvaryorcancelanydecisionitmakesiftheinformationIhavegivenisincorrectorincomplete;•informationiscollectedonthisformandduringmyenrolmentinordertomeetUQ’sobligationsundertheESOS Act andtheNational Code 2007;toensurestudentcompliancewiththeconditionsoftheirvisasandtheirobligationsunderAustralianimmigrationlawsgenerally.TheauthoritytocollectthisinformationiscontainedintheEducation Services for Overseas Students Act 2000,theEducation Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001andtheNational Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007.Informationcollectedaboutmeonthisformandduringmyenrolmentcanbeprovided,incertaincircumstances,totheAustralianGovernmentanddesignatedauthoritiesand,ifrelevant,theTuitionAssuranceSchemeandtheESOSAssuranceFundManager.Inotherinstancesinformationcollectedonthisformorduringmyenrolmentcanbedisclosedwithoutmyconsentwhereauthorisedorrequiredbylaw.
I declare that the information I have given in this application is correct and complete.
Applicant’s signature: .....................................................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................
Signature of parent/legal custodian if student is under 18 years of age. (see The Application Process section)
Parent’s/legal custodian’s signature: ....................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................
Permission to release information (see note 9)9
I authorise the following person to access details regarding my application(compulsoryforstudentsunder18yearsofage):
Family name: ........................................................................................................... Given name: ...................................................................................... Relationship to applicant: .....................................................................
Delegate’s signature: ......................................................................................................................................Date: ..........................................................
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Academic qualifications and experience (see note 7)7
Pleaselistallsecondaryandpost-secondaryprogramsinwhichyouhavebeenenrolled:
Course/award Institution Country Year started Year completed e.g.,Bachelordegree,Alevels e.g.,TaylorsCollege e.g.,Australia e.g.,2001 e.g.,2005
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
Areyoucurrentlystudying? No Yes If‘Yes’,pleaseprovidedetailsbelow.
Course/award Institution Country Date results expected
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ ...............................................................................
Work experience: Tick box if statements are attached
Referees: Tick box if reports are attached
Do you wish to claim credit or exemptions on the basis of your previous tertiary study? No Yes
Would you prefer an offer even if the credit or exemption assessment has not been completed? No Yes
(Ifyoutick‘No’,anofferwillbesentwhenthecreditorexemptionassessmenthasbeencompleted. Ifyoutick‘Yes’,youwillreceiveanofferassoonasyouaredeemedeligibleforprogramentry.Credit/exemptionassessmentadvicewillfollowatalaterdate.)
Important note:Creditsandexemptionswillberecordedonyourofficialacademictranscriptand,oncegranted,creditsandexemptionscannotberescindedorremoved.
Student disability arrangements (see note 6)6
Forinformation,pleasevisitwww.uq.edu.au/student-services/DisabilityandcontactUQ’sDisabilitiesAdvisor:[email protected]+61733651704.
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No YesIfyes,pleasecompletetheICTE-UQapplicationformavailableat www.icte.uq.edu.auandreturnwiththisapplication.
English proficiency (see note 5)
a) Is English your first language? No Yes (Ifyes,movetosection6)
b) If your current level of English language proficiency does not meet UQ’s English language entry requirements and all other entry requirements are met, would you like to receive a Package Offer which includes English Language tuition at UQ’s Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)?
c) Please tick the appropriate box if you have completed any English test within the last two years: TOEFL IELTS
d) If you sat an IELTS test, please indicate the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) number if you can: .........................................................................
e) If you sat an internet-based TOEFL test, please indicate your registration number and test date:
Registration number: ................................................................................. Test date: ......................................................................................................................................D D / M M / Y Y
Overseas Student Health Cover (see note 8)8
ItisaconditionofastudentvisathatyoumaintainOverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC)forthedurationofyourstudiesinAustralia. Onyourbehalf,TheUniversityofQueenslandcanorganiseprogram-lengthcoverwithOSHCWorldcare,itspreferredproviderofOSHC.
Yes, I would like UQ to arrange: Single rate OSHC for myself or Family rate OSHC for myself and my dependant/s
No, I will make my own arrangements for the duration of my studies at UQ
Declaration and signature (see note 10)10
Iagree:•toTheUniversityofQueensland(theUniversity)communicatingwithmeviaelectronicmeans;•topermittheUniversitytoobtainmyacademicresultsfromotherinstitutionsdirectlyorthroughQualsearch;•ifanyinformationprovidedbymeisdiscoveredtobeuntrueormisleadinginanyrespect,IconsenttotheUniversitycollecting,storinganddisclosingthisinformationtoUniversitiesAustralia(UA)andUAmemberinstitutions,theAustralasianConferenceofTertiaryAdmissionCentres(ACTAC)andanyotherrelevantauthority.
Iunderstandthat:•submitteddocumentssupportingthisapplicationbecomethepropertyoftheUniversityandwillnotbereturnedtome;•theUniversitymayvaryorcancelanydecisionitmakesiftheinformationIhavegivenisincorrectorincomplete;•informationiscollectedonthisformandduringmyenrolmentinordertomeetUQ’sobligationsundertheESOS Act andtheNational Code 2007;toensurestudentcompliancewiththeconditionsoftheirvisasandtheirobligationsunderAustralianimmigrationlawsgenerally.TheauthoritytocollectthisinformationiscontainedintheEducation Services for Overseas Students Act 2000,theEducation Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001andtheNational Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007.Informationcollectedaboutmeonthisformandduringmyenrolmentcanbeprovided,incertaincircumstances,totheAustralianGovernmentanddesignatedauthoritiesand,ifrelevant,theTuitionAssuranceSchemeandtheESOSAssuranceFundManager.Inotherinstancesinformationcollectedonthisformorduringmyenrolmentcanbedisclosedwithoutmyconsentwhereauthorisedorrequiredbylaw.
I declare that the information I have given in this application is correct and complete.
Applicant’s signature: .....................................................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................
Signature of parent/legal custodian if student is under 18 years of age. (see The Application Process section)
Parent’s/legal custodian’s signature: ....................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................
Permission to release information (see note 9)9
I authorise the following person to access details regarding my application(compulsoryforstudentsunder18yearsofage):
Family name: ........................................................................................................... Given name: ...................................................................................... Relationship to applicant: .....................................................................
Delegate’s signature: ......................................................................................................................................Date: ..........................................................
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Academic qualifications and experience (see note 7)7
Pleaselistallsecondaryandpost-secondaryprogramsinwhichyouhavebeenenrolled:
Course/award Institution Country Year started Year completed e.g.,Bachelordegree,Alevels e.g.,TaylorsCollege e.g.,Australia e.g.,2001 e.g.,2005
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ .................................... ......................................
Areyoucurrentlystudying? No Yes If‘Yes’,pleaseprovidedetailsbelow.
Course/award Institution Country Date results expected
.................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................. ............................................................ ...............................................................................
Work experience: Tick box if statements are attached
Referees: Tick box if reports are attached
Do you wish to claim credit or exemptions on the basis of your previous tertiary study? No Yes
Would you prefer an offer even if the credit or exemption assessment has not been completed? No Yes
(Ifyoutick‘No’,anofferwillbesentwhenthecreditorexemptionassessmenthasbeencompleted. Ifyoutick‘Yes’,youwillreceiveanofferassoonasyouaredeemedeligibleforprogramentry.Credit/exemptionassessmentadvicewillfollowatalaterdate.)
Important note:Creditsandexemptionswillberecordedonyourofficialacademictranscriptand,oncegranted,creditsandexemptionscannotberescindedorremoved.
Student disability arrangements (see note 6)6
Forinformation,pleasevisitwww.uq.edu.au/student-services/DisabilityandcontactUQ’sDisabilitiesAdvisor:[email protected]+61733651704.
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No YesIfyes,pleasecompletetheICTE-UQapplicationformavailableat www.icte.uq.edu.auandreturnwiththisapplication.
English proficiency (see note 5)
a) Is English your first language? No Yes (Ifyes,movetosection6)
b) If your current level of English language proficiency does not meet UQ’s English language entry requirements and all other entry requirements are met, would you like to receive a Package Offer which includes English Language tuition at UQ’s Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)?
c) Please tick the appropriate box if you have completed any English test within the last two years: TOEFL IELTS
d) If you sat an IELTS test, please indicate the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) number if you can: .........................................................................
e) If you sat an internet-based TOEFL test, please indicate your registration number and test date:
Registration number: ................................................................................. Test date: ......................................................................................................................................D D / M M / Y Y
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
International Student Application for
Graduate Coursework Studies
General instructions
•Pleasedonotusethisformif: –youareapplyingforStudyAbroad,forEnglishlanguagestudiesortobeanExchangestudent.ThereareseparateapplicationformsavailableontheUQwebsitefor
theseprograms–www.uq.edu.au/international/forms –youareaneworcontinuingUQstudentandwishtochangeprograms.Instead,pleaserefertomyAdvisoronlineforadviceonhowtochange.•TheapplicationformmustbecompletedinEnglish.• Informationshouldbetypedin,orifwritten,blockcapitalsshouldbeused.•Pleaseensurethatall fieldsarefilledinontheform.Missingorincorrectinformationmaycauseavoidabledelaysintheapplicationprocess.•UQcomplieswithAustralianandQueenslandprivacylawsandguidelinesandtreatsinformationcollectedfromapplicantsasconfidential.InformationsuppliedbyyouwillonlybeusedfortheadministrativeoreducationalpurposesoftheUniversityorinaccordancewithaspecificconsentgivenbyyou.UQwillnotmakeavailabletoathirdpartyanypersonalinformationsuppliedbyyouunlessrequiredorpermittedbylaw.Thismayalsooccurwhereyouhaveconsentedtothedisclosure.TheUniversitymaydistributeaggregatedstatisticalinformationforstatutoryreportingpurposesbutonlyinaformthatwillnotidentifyanypersonindividually.Seewww.uq.edu.au/privacyformoreinformation.
•Returnyourcompletedapplicationform,documentationandapplicationfeetoUQ’sInternationalAdmissionsSection(seebelow)ortooneoftheUniversity’sauthorisedrepresentatives(www.uq.edu.au/edureps).
TheManager,InternationalAdmissionsSection,TheUniversityofQueensland,Level2,JDStoryBuilding,Brisbane,Queensland4072,Australia Webwww.uq.edu.au [email protected] Phone+61733657941 Fax+61733651794
‘Agent use only’ box
•Thisboxshouldbecompletedinfullbyallregisteredagents.•Theagentemailprovidedinthisboxwillbethemainpointofcontactfortheapplicantconcerned.
Personal detailsNote 1
•Youmustgiveyourfamilyname(s)andgivenname(s)asshownonyourpassport.Ifyournameappearsdifferently,wewillreservetherighttoamenditonourrecords.• IfemailingacopyofyourpassporttoUQ,pleasesendthisasaseparateattachmenttotherestofyourapplication.•PleasealsogivetheorderinwhichyouwantyournamestoappearonyourofferletterandConfirmationofEnrolment
Applicant contact detailsNote 2
•ApermanentaddressoutsideofAustraliamustbegiven,aswellasanydifferentmailingaddress.Thisisrequiredaspartoftheproofthatyousatisfytherequirementsof beinganInternationalstudent.ThiscannotbeaPOBoxaddress.
Program of studyNote 3
•Itisessentialthatyourefertothecurrentprospectusoronlineatwww.uq.edu.au/studyforthecorrectprogramcodes,names,applicationdeadlines,semesteravailability, specificprogramentryrequirementsandadditionaldocumentationrequired.
Scholarship detailsNote 4
•Ifyoualreadyhaveconfirmationthatyouwillbegettingascholarship,pleaseattachofficialdocumentationfromyourfundingorganisation,includingdurationofscholarship,expensescoveredbyscholarship(eg.,tuitionfees,livingallowance,OSHC)anddetailsofanyrestrictionsonstudy.
ThesenotescontainimportantinstructionsforapplicantswishingtocompleteandsubmitanapplicationformforGraduateCourseworkStudiesattheUniversityofQueensland(UQ).
Notes for completing the application form
•This fee slip must be completed and, if emailed to UQ, submitted as a separate document from the rest of the student’s application.•Anon-refundableAUD$100applicationfeemustaccompanythisapplication,unlesstheapplicantcanprovideevidencethattheyhavebeenofferedascholarship.•Notethatonlybankdrafts,MastercardorVisacanbeacceptedforpayment.Othercreditcardsanddebitcardscannotbeaccepted.Beforecompletingandsubmittingthisform,pleasecheckwithyourbankthatyourcreditcardcanbeprocessedinAustralia.
Fee slip – international students application fee
Cut here and keep the top section of this page for information
See overleaf for more notes
Family name: ................................................................................................................................................................ Given names: ...............................................................................................................................................................
Date of birth: ...........................................................................................
Address for correspondence: ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I would like to pay my application fee of AUD$100 by: Bank draft Mastercard Visa
CardNo:
Nameoncard:...........................................................................................................................................................
Expirydate:............................... Signature:.........................................................................................................
D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
M M / Y Y(Currencyconverter:www.oanda.com)
Makebankdrafts in Australian dollars payableto TheUniversity ofQueensland.
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English proficiencyNote 5
•TOEFLandIELTSTestresultsareonlyvalidfortwoyearsfromthedateofthetest.TestresultsmuststillbevalidthemonthyourUQdegreeprogramstartsortheycannotbeaccepted.•UQwillnotacceptinstitutionalTOEFLtests,photocopiesorcertifiedcopiesofexaminees’TOEFLresults.Ifyouhavenotdonesoalready,youmustaskyourTOEFLtestingcentretosendyourofficialresultstoUQ.UQ’sTOEFLcodeis0987.
• IfyousatanIELTStestandyoucanprovideanIELTSTestReportForm(TRF)numberonyourapplicationform,youdonotneedtoprovideanofficialcopyofyourIELTSresultstoUQ.
Academic qualifications and experienceNote 7
•Yourapplicationwillonlybeassessedifitisaccompaniedbycertifiedcopiesofacademictranscriptsforallofthecoursesyouhaveundertakentodate. Seethe‘Applicationprocess’sectionoftheProspectus.
• Inmostcasesapplicationsforcreditmayonlybeconsideredonceyouhaveprovidedofficialcourseoutlines,descriptions,assessmentresultsandcontacthoursofcoursesforwhichyouareseekingcredit.CourseoutlinesanddescriptionsmustbeinEnglish;ifnot,pleaseincludecertifiedofficialEnglishlanguagetranslations. Visitww.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/transferring-credit-for-previous-study.Applicationsforcreditareassessedonacase-by-casebasisandtheapplicationprocessmaytakelonger ifyouapplyforcredit.
•Creditsandexemptionswillberecordedonyourofficialacademictranscriptandoncegrantedcreditandexemptionscannotberescindedorremoved.•Ifworkexperienceisaprerequisiteforyourpreferredprogram,attachcopiesofstatementsofserviceoncompanyletterhead,whichclearlystateyouroccupation,employer details,thedateofemployment(startdate/enddate),andthestatusofemployment(i.e.full-timeorpart-time).RefertotheCoursesandProgramswebsiteatwww.uq.edu.au/studyforprogramprerequisites.
•Someprogramsrequirerefereereportstoaccompanytheapplication.Youcandetermineifyouarerequiredtosubmitrefereereportsbylookingattheprogramdetailsat www.uq.edu.au/study.Ifyourapplicationrequiresrefereereports,youwillneedtosubmitthesenowtoavoidanydelaysinassessingyourapplication.
Overseas Student Health CoverNote 8
•SomeapplicantsmaybeexemptfromtheOSHCrequirement.Pleasecheckwww.uq.edu.au/international/feesforeligibility.
Permission to release informationNote 9
•Ifyouareunder18yearsofage,youwillneedtogivepermissionforaclosefamilyrelativetoaccessdetailsregardingyourapplication.•Pleaseobtainasignaturefromthedelegatedperson.
Declaration and signatureNote 10
•Pleasereadthedeclarationcarefully.•Youmustsignyournameonthesignatureline.Atyped-innamecannotbeaccepted.• Ifyouwillbeunder18yearsofageatthetimeyouareduetostartyourstudiesatUQifyougetaplace,youwillneedtoobtaintheapprovalandsignatureofaparentor legalcustodianwhomustbeaclosefamilyrelative.
Student disability arrangementsNote 6
•Forinformation,pleasevisitwww.uq.edu.au/student-services/DisabilityandcontactUQ’sDisabilitiesAdvisor:[email protected]+61733651704.
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English proficiencyNote 5
•TOEFLandIELTSTestresultsareonlyvalidfortwoyearsfromthedateofthetest.TestresultsmuststillbevalidthemonthyourUQdegreeprogramstartsortheycannotbeaccepted.•UQwillnotacceptinstitutionalTOEFLtests,photocopiesorcertifiedcopiesofexaminees’TOEFLresults.Ifyouhavenotdonesoalready,youmustaskyourTOEFLtestingcentretosendyourofficialresultstoUQ.UQ’sTOEFLcodeis0987.
• IfyousatanIELTStestandyoucanprovideanIELTSTestReportForm(TRF)numberonyourapplicationform,youdonotneedtoprovideanofficialcopyofyourIELTSresultstoUQ.
Academic qualifications and experienceNote 7
•Yourapplicationwillonlybeassessedifitisaccompaniedbycertifiedcopiesofacademictranscriptsforallofthecoursesyouhaveundertakentodate. Seethe‘Applicationprocess’sectionoftheProspectus.
• Inmostcasesapplicationsforcreditmayonlybeconsideredonceyouhaveprovidedofficialcourseoutlines,descriptions,assessmentresultsandcontacthoursofcoursesforwhichyouareseekingcredit.CourseoutlinesanddescriptionsmustbeinEnglish;ifnot,pleaseincludecertifiedofficialEnglishlanguagetranslations. Visitww.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/transferring-credit-for-previous-study.Applicationsforcreditareassessedonacase-by-casebasisandtheapplicationprocessmaytakelonger ifyouapplyforcredit.
•Creditsandexemptionswillberecordedonyourofficialacademictranscriptandoncegrantedcreditandexemptionscannotberescindedorremoved.•Ifworkexperienceisaprerequisiteforyourpreferredprogram,attachcopiesofstatementsofserviceoncompanyletterhead,whichclearlystateyouroccupation,employer details,thedateofemployment(startdate/enddate),andthestatusofemployment(i.e.full-timeorpart-time).RefertotheCoursesandProgramswebsiteatwww.uq.edu.au/studyforprogramprerequisites.
•Someprogramsrequirerefereereportstoaccompanytheapplication.Youcandetermineifyouarerequiredtosubmitrefereereportsbylookingattheprogramdetailsat www.uq.edu.au/study.Ifyourapplicationrequiresrefereereports,youwillneedtosubmitthesenowtoavoidanydelaysinassessingyourapplication.
Overseas Student Health CoverNote 8
•SomeapplicantsmaybeexemptfromtheOSHCrequirement.Pleasecheckwww.uq.edu.au/international/feesforeligibility.
Permission to release informationNote 9
•Ifyouareunder18yearsofage,youwillneedtogivepermissionforaclosefamilyrelativetoaccessdetailsregardingyourapplication.•Pleaseobtainasignaturefromthedelegatedperson.
Declaration and signatureNote 10
•Pleasereadthedeclarationcarefully.•Youmustsignyournameonthesignatureline.Atyped-innamecannotbeaccepted.• Ifyouwillbeunder18yearsofageatthetimeyouareduetostartyourstudiesatUQifyougetaplace,youwillneedtoobtaintheapprovalandsignatureofaparentor legalcustodianwhomustbeaclosefamilyrelative.
Student disability arrangementsNote 6
•Forinformation,pleasevisitwww.uq.edu.au/student-services/DisabilityandcontactUQ’sDisabilitiesAdvisor:[email protected]+61733651704.
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